Is Vilnius Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.5 /5

Women living in Vilnius consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.8 /5

Women living in Vilnius consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.

Violence rating

1.4%

On average 1.4% percentage of women in Lithuania have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 62 experiences

Safety rating:

4.5/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.1/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.5/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.8/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Vilnius?

Severa

Severa

It's a relatively safe city. Of course, as a woman it's better to not walk around after dark in certain neighborhoods, like Naujininkai, Karoliniškės. Other than that it's pretty safe. Some common sense safety precautions in clubs, bars are needed, like keeping an eye on your drink.

Posted: August 15, 2025
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Vilnius is save and calm. Sometimes at night can be unpleasant situations, but usually it's only about few districts. I have been living here for 2 years and I have never faced with physically harm from strangers. But sometimes drunk people especially on a station can say rude and dirty words

Posted: July 30, 2025
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Marija

Marija

Generally Vilnius is pretty safe, you can meet drunk people but usually you dont get annoyed by strangers, only some homeless people can disturb, but it doesnt happen often, maybe once a month. But i dont recomend being alone in naujininkai or bus station area

Posted: July 28, 2025
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Ksenia

Ksenia

Vilnius is a very calm and safe city even at night, the city is very quiet and there is no need to worry, there is always police on the streets at night, especially in the city center and we have a lot of police stations So there is no need to worry about safety, but it is still worth carrying pepper spray to protect yourself from drunk people.

Posted: July 16, 2025
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Vilnius is pretty safe overall. The Old Town and New Town are totally fine to walk around, even at night – lots of people, lights, and good vibes. Like any city, some outer neighborhoods can have the occasional sketchy moment, but nothing too crazy. Just keep your eyes open and enjoy the city – it’s super chill for the most part!

Posted: July 13, 2025
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Is Vilnius worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 15 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

I found Vilnius really safe, people really mind their own business and men are respectful. I even went on my own for food and a drink to a local pub, there was a group of men seated at the same table and they let me be. I loved the history of Vilnius, visiting the museums, going to the Opera, the prison, a fascinating place!

Posted: March 27, 2025
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Safety in Lithuania

Frequently asked questions

Is Vilnius safe?

Women living in Vilnius consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Is Vilnius safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Vilnius consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Vilnius?

Women living in Vilnius consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Vilnius?

Women living in Vilnius consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Vilnius?

Women living in Vilnius consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Vilnius?

Women living in Vilnius consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Vilnius?

Women living in Vilnius consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Vilnius?

Women living in Vilnius consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Vilnius?

Women living in Vilnius consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Vilnius?

Women living in Vilnius consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5